Our view: Tennis takes center court this week

Published 7:00 pm, Sunday, February 6, 2005

But in Midland this week, it's a sport called tennis that will be in the limelight.

Sure there's snow on the ground. Sure there's a nip in the air. Sure the calendar says February

But in Midland this week, it's a sport called tennis that will be in the limelight.

The 17th annual Dow Corning Tennis Classic gets under way today at the Midland Community Tennis Center. It runs until Sunday, when singles' and doubles' championship matches will be played.

This tournament is not only an ideal way to get our thoughts off a long, blustery winter, but also an excellent chance to watch some good competition.

The tournament is noted for giving up-and-coming tennis players a chance to hone their games. Players such as Mary Pierce, Anna Kournikova, Meredith McGrath, Brenda Schultz, Anne Miller and Maria Sharapova all played here.

Each year, it's always interesting to think about who'll be the next person to emerge as a star on the tour.

So if you're curious about the tournament, join the hundreds of fans who visit the Midland Community Tennis Center this week to watch the tournament, a first-class event in this community.